Just as Xiao Jiu'an expected, after the Emperor found out that Ji Xin seemed to have the ability to control 100 beasts, he ignored the injuries on his body and ordered Imperial Concubine Ji to recruit Ji Xin into the palace on the second day.
For a dignified imperial concubine to summon her own sister into the palace was enough of a reason. The people of Ji Family would not suspect anything and would even think that it was Imperial Concubine Ji supporting them.
"This time, after entering the palace, you'll be able to accompany your sister and enlighten her. Let her cultivate more feelings for the emperor and seize the opportunity to give birth to a child." Ji Xin entering the palace was a major event for the Ji Family. Madam Ji had gotten up early in the morning to dress up for Ji Xin, and had even left behind the incident of someone intruding upon the Ji Mansion during the night.
She swore that she would never enter the palace, that she would never be that favorite concubine, that she would never be that empress, that she would only be the most respected woman in the world — — Prince Yanbei's Wife!
In the morning, Ji Xin was fully dressed. She sat in a carriage at the entrance of the palace. After a thorough inspection, the eunuch brought her to Imperial Concubine Ji's palace.
"This subject gives his daughter to the imperial concubine …" Ji Xin curtsied, but before she could finish, she was called out by Ji Lan. "Why are we sisters being so courteous? Xin Er, quickly sit down."
In front of Ji Xin, Ji Lan was naturally the courteous, virtuous, and virtuous Ji Family Miss. Her love for Ji Xin was also sincere.
"Have you gotten used to coming back?" Imperial Concubine Ji pulled Ji Xin along as she asked a caring question. She hadn't even spoken two sentences when a eunuch came to report that the emperor had arrived.
Hearing the eunuch's words, Ji Xin's fingers began to tighten inaudibly. Was it an accident or was it a deliberate arrangement that the Emperor was coming over at this time?
The person who broke into the Ji Mansion last night, was he not someone from the Emperor's side? What did the emperor know?
Ji Xin felt uneasy, but at this moment, she couldn't say anything. She could only pretend that she didn't know anything.
The emperor rarely came to Imperial Concubine Ji's palace recently. When the imperial concubine learned that the emperor would be arriving soon, he was overjoyed and went forward to welcome him. In front of Ji Xin, the emperor also gave face to Ji Lan.
If Ji Xin was a thirteen-fourteen year old girl, she might have believed her. But as a woman who had fought for the favor of the palace for more than ten years, she knew very well whether the Emperor's actions were sincere or fake.
Ji Xin became increasingly suspicious of Imperial Concubine Ji's unusual summoning. She became increasingly patient. Under the Emperor's careful guidance, they chatted without a word. Of course, she didn't forget to take care of the wounds on her arm.
Many people knew that the Emperor was injured by an assassin who ran into the Chu Clan and disappeared. It was common sense for Ji Xin to ask this question, but up until now, Ji Lan was only happy. She didn't even ask about the Emperor's injuries and just remained emotionless.
It was just a small matter, but the emperor was clearly unhappy. Ji Lan didn't notice it, but Ji Xin could tell that Ji Lan was still acting like a fool. Ji Xin could only be happy. She could not help but think to herself, 'Stupid!'
Fortunately, under Ji Xin's unintentional flattery, the Emperor's little dissatisfaction quickly disappeared. At this moment, the eunuchs in the palace came to report that the wild horses that had been sent over from the Southern Wilderness had finally been tamed. They asked the emperor if he wanted to take a look.
The Emperor's interest was immediately piqued, but his hand was still injured and he insisted on going. He even brought Ji Lan and Ji Xin with him.
Having been in the palace for so many years, Ji Xin was well aware that there were no such coincidences in the palace. There must be some deeper meaning behind the Emperor's actions.
"It really is the emperor. He's suspicious." Ji Xin lowered her eyes and quietly followed behind the emperor like a well-behaved child. However, she didn't understand why the emperor would send someone to probe her.
"What did the emperor find out?" She knew that the imperial palace had the four great scouts of the Heaven, Earth, Profound, Yellow, and other realms. They were extremely powerful, but she couldn't figure out where she had exposed the flaw.
"Could it be that those six mastiffs made the Emperor suspicious? "I think so. Normally, how would a lady like a Tibetan mastiff? I was too impatient." Ji Xin walked and thought about it. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was true. He couldn't help but inwardly blame himself for not being careful enough.
Caught off guard, Ji Xin was more cautious in the face of the emperor's question, especially after coming to the horse farm. She withdrew all of her aura and stood quietly by Ji Lan's side, not wanting to steal Ji Lan's limelight. Even if it was the emperor's question, he would bring it up to Ji Lan, causing him to fall even more in love with his younger sister.
Soon, they arrived at the horse race grounds. The emperor saw that his wild horse had been tamed and was being ridden by his master. He was very happy and wanted to personally go and try, but he was injured.
"What a pity. He's such a good horse, yet he can't run two laps." The emperor sighed and turned to look at Ji Lan. He was instantly overjoyed. "I remember that my beloved concubine is also good at riding and shooting. Why don't you run a few laps for me?"
"Your Majesty …" Ji Lan was delighted at first, but then her face darkened. "Chenqie's legs … I'm afraid I can't ride a horse."
Although her long skirt covered her legs, it didn't look abnormal at all. However, compared to ordinary people, her legs were bent. Walking a bit was difficult, so how could she possibly ride a horse?
When she thought about it, she could not help but blame Ji Yunkai. He was obviously injured in the same leg, but why was Ji Yunkai fine in the end, while she was injured in such a serious manner?
Ji Yunkai must have some kind of healing technique, she just wasn't willing to tell her that she was really being selfish. It was fortunate that she was a Ji Family girl and didn't know how to think for the clan.
"What a pity. It seems like I won't be able to test a horse today." As expected, her good sister ignored her and pushed her out of the room. "Your Majesty, although Xin Er has always been raised in Jiangnan, she is proficient in riding, shooting, and painting. It would be better to let Xin'er run two laps to try out the Southern Wilderness' horse."
Ji Xin gnashed her teeth, but what else could Ji Lan do?
Rather than waiting for the emperor to give the order and have to run two laps, it was better to take the initiative to speak.
Not waiting for the emperor to speak, Ji Xin volunteered to allow her to run two laps.
The Emperor had already intended to do so, so he naturally agreed.
Prince Yanbei's Mansion
When Xiao Jiu'an heard that Ji Xin had already entered the palace, she sneered: "He will let Ji Xin understand how serious the consequences of harming his wangfei are!
The Ninth Master said: At dinner tonight, let's change the chapter. Let's try to get back early so that we can continue with the other two chapters.
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